Holly Shelter Middle vs Wilmington Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Shelter Middle
Castle Hayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
Wilmington Early College High
Castle Hayne · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students
| Measure | Holly Shelter Middle Castle Hayne, North Carolina | Wilmington Early College High Castle Hayne, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 469 | #146 of 528 |
| National rank | #11026 of 15,369 | #6481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 801 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74.5% |
| city | Castle Hayne | Castle Hayne |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 34.2).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 41%).
- •Wilmington Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Holly Shelter Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.8).
- •Holly Shelter Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 270.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holly Shelter Middle better than Wilmington Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington Early College High ranks higher (57.4 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holly Shelter Middle and Wilmington Early College High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Castle Hayne and Castle Hayne in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Shelter Middle: 801. Wilmington Early College High: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Shelter Middle and Wilmington Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Holly Shelter Middle is 224th of 469 and Wilmington Early College High is 146th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).